Team Vicar (0.5) St John’s and St Luke’s, Bilton, Harrogate and Ministerial Development Officer (0.5) for the Ripon Episcopal Area

Introduction

Team Vicar (0.5) – Parish of St John and St Luke, Bilton, Harrogate

A creative opportunity for working flexibly and expressing your vocation in a varied, collaborative context. We especially wish to support those on the margins within our parish in their Christian journeys and the postholder would be freed up to focus on supporting more informal entry points, encouraging pathways to growth in faith, and ensuring continuity of care as newcomers integrate more fully into our communities as we follow Jesus. 

We’re seeking a colleague who will add capacity and innovate, help us to be more outward looking, can be pioneering within a parish context, and who has a heart for building and maintaining relationships – a pastor(al) evangelist!

Ministerial Development Officer (0.5) for the Ripon Episcopal Area 

The Diocese of Leeds is seeking an imaginative and wise ordained individual to join our Formation Team. You’ll support the training and development of curates and Licensed Lay Ministers and create inspiring CMD programmes. With a passion for developing people and enabling ministerial formation, you’ll collaborate across teams to equip confident Christian leaders. This is one half of a dynamic, dual-role opportunity based in the Ripon Episcopal Area, with travel across the diocese. Some weekend and evening work required. Join us in nurturing vibrant, sustainable ministry in a changing Church.

For an informal conversation please contact the Rt. Revd. Anna Eltringham, via her EA, Mrs Mary McCluskey by email Mary.McCluskey@leeds.anglican.org or telephone 01765 601094

Closing Date: 28th October 2026

Shortlisting Meeting: 11th November 2026

Interview Day: 25th November 2026